]]>Country girl at heart, Kelly Clarkson, graces the cover of the newest edition of Life & Style magazine. In this article, Kelly opens up about her new physique and, buzz worthy, new relationship.

The message Kelly sends to readers … she hasn’t crossed over to the “dark side” and allowed the pressures of celebrity to get to her, forcing her to lose weight. The “Stronger” singer (pun intended) did it for herself! Although, her boyfriend, Brandon Blackstock – Reba McEntire‘s stepson and CEO of Starstruck Management Group (also manager of Blake Shelton) – DOES have a little bit to do with Kelly’s choice to get into better shape.

Kelly told Life & Style, “No one wants to be untoned when you’re dating someone.” However, while Kelly and Brandon do not work out together, they do share the same trainer. “We did that once, and I don’t like huffin’ and puffin’ in front of my man and looking all red and gross and sweaty.”

For more on Kelly and other stars sporting notable body transformations, pick up the newest copy of Life & Style Weekly. And don’t forget to tune into Duets on ABC every Thursday night at 8:00pm EST to see both Kelly and Jennifer Nettles perform with their hand-selected, amateur partners.